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Indian shuttler Ashmita Chaliha’s inspired run at the Macau Open Super 300 ended in the semi-finals after a 21-17, 21-9 straight-games loss to South Korea’s Park Ga-eun. With her defeat, India's challenge at the tournament concluded

India pacer Prasidh Krishna registered his maiden five-wicket haul (5/23) against Afghanistan in Chennai, breaking Ravi Rampaul's 2011 stadium record. Prasidh credited bowling coach Morne Morkel for helping him master his lengths despite exhausting, hot conditions

Brazil coach Carlo Ancelotti has confirmed Neymar will be available for the crucial FIFA World Cup 2026 Group C clash against Scotland. The star forward's return comes as Brazil monitor Raphinha's injury and seek to secure progression to the knockout stage.

As India hosts the elite 5th Asia Cup Bridge Championship in Goa, national coach Vinay Desai warns that the card-based mind sport risks becoming a "grandpa's game" without a transcendent icon like chess maestro Viswanathan Anand to inspire youth

Paraguay midfielder Matias Galarza set a new FIFA World Cup 2026 record by scoring after just 64 seconds against Türkiye. The strike eclipsed Morocco's Ismael Saibari and gave Paraguay a dream start in a crucial Group D encounter.

Matheus Cunha scored twice as Brazil defeated Haiti 2-0 to climb to the top of Group C at the FIFA World Cup 2026. The victory eased pressure on Carlo Ancelotti's side and confirmed Haiti as the tournament's first eliminated team.

New Zealand revived their ICC Women’s T20 World Cup title defence with a dramatic four-run win over Ireland. Amelia Kerr's late double strike proved decisive after Gaby Lewis and Orla Prendergast had put Ireland on course for a historic upset.

Spain enters its crucial World Cup match against Saudi Arabia backed by elite squad depth and structural evolution. From a world-class midfield engine room to a fearless youth brigade, here are five reasons La Roja remains a primary title threat

The race for the Women's T20 World Cup semifinals intensifies as West Indies battle Sri Lanka at Bristol. While the Caribbean side eyes another knockout berth, Sri Lanka chases a historic breakthrough to reach the final four

Ecuador and Curacao meet in a crucial Group E encounter after suffering defeats in their opening FIFA World Cup 2026 matches. With qualification hopes at stake, both teams will be eager to secure three points and revive their knockout-stage ambitions

West Indies and Sri Lanka square off at the Bristol County Ground in a critical Group 2 encounter. With both sides targeting an essential semifinal berth, the match showcases a tactical clash between seasoned World Cup contenders and surging historic underdogs

The Netherlands won the toss and elected to field against powerhouse Australia in the Women’s T20 World Cup. Australia welcomed back fit-again Ashleigh Gardner, while handing a highly anticipated tournament debut to young left-arm speedster Lucy Hamilton

Spain and Saudi Arabia face off at the 2026 FIFA World Cup in a crucial Group H fixture. Following opening-day draws, both teams seek a decisive victory in Atlanta to secure an advantage heading into the final group matches

Ismael Saibari's goal after just 71 seconds handed Morocco a deserved 1-0 victory over Scotland and sent them to the top of Group C. The North Africans dominated throughout and moved closer to the FIFA World Cup 2026 knockout stage.

Spain and Saudi Arabia face off at the 2026 FIFA World Cup in a crucial Group H fixture. Following opening-day draws, both teams seek a decisive victory in Atlanta to secure an advantage heading into the final group matches

The Indian men's hockey team looks to wrap up the Dutch leg of the FIH Pro League on a positive note against the Netherlands this Sunday, ahead of highly anticipated consecutive matches against arch-rivals Pakistan in London

Virat Kohli will undergo a crucial fitness test at the BCCI Centre of Excellence ahead of squad selection for July's England ODI series. Meanwhile, all-rounder Hardik Pandya has resumed light training as he targets a return from injury

Paraguay's Miguel Almiron made unwanted World Cup history, receiving a straight red card against Turkey for covering his mouth during an argument. Despite playing a man down, Paraguay held onto a 1-0 win but faces an upcoming battle without their star

India enjoyed another successful day at the ISSF Junior World Championship in Suhl, Germany, winning five medals, including golds through Sameer and Rohit Kanyan. The strong performance took India's overall tally to eight medals and kept the contingent atop the standings.

Arshdeep Singh said India's players carefully managed their workloads and recovery after the physically demanding ODI in Lucknow. The pacer credited the support staff for helping the team cope with extreme conditions and said he is focusing on improving his death bowling.

Afghanistan won the toss and elected to bat against India in the third ODI in Chennai. India brought back Prasidh Krishna, Harsh Dubey and Nitish Kumar Reddy as they seek a 3-0 series sweep after securing an unassailable lead.

India's women stormed into the FIH Hockey Women's Nations Cup final with a commanding 6-0 victory over Chile. Navneet Kaur and Deepika scored braces, while Salima Tete starred with an all-round display to earn Player of the Match honours.

K.H. Veera Reddy's explosive 50 and B. Vinay Kumar's three-wicket haul helped Simhadri Vizag Lions defeat Royals of Rayalaseema by 59 runs in the Andhra Premier League T20 Championship. The Lions posted 217 for six before bowling out their opponents for 158.

The United States booked their place in the FIFA World Cup 2026 Round of 32 with a 2-0 victory over Australia in Seattle. An own goal by Cameron Burgess and a header from Alex Freeman secured a second successive Group D win.